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June 23, 2021

Rosemere High launches Gofundme campaign

The RHS Parent Participation Organization (PPO) in its efforts to create a welcoming space for learning that is a true reflection of the bright, creative, innovative, curious, hard-working, future ready students of Rosemere High School decided to focus fundraising efforts for 2020 and 2021 on a special project to renovate the school library.
Their goal is to make it an attractive learning center, which promotes reading, facilitates collaboration, prioritizes well-being and integrates information and communication technologies. The library has not been updated for decades and no longer represents the tastes, interests and ways of learning of today’s students. The proposed update will meet the needs and appeal to all diverse learners in RHS. With flexible seating, it will provide a comfortable and inspiring space for independent study and research, group projects, or simply a quiet escape to enjoy a good book.
According to the gofundme description of the RHS Parent Participation Organization, the main themes that will guide the design of the premises will be the four pillars of education, namely: To Be, To Be Together, To Learn and To Know. Students’ works of art related to the chosen themes will be displayed on the pillars and thus increase a feeling of pride and belonging.
The PPO believes that the renovation of the library will invite the students to take full advantage of all the resources available to them demonstrating how much the PPO believes in them and wants to support their learning and growth, contributing to the development of key skills such as collaboration, communication and creativity. The students will be invited to give their opinion on the design and decoration of their learning center, and it will be designed to meet their needs. It has been shown that students learn best when they feel good about their environment. Teacher input will also be key for a layout and the technological equipment that would be most conducive to innovative educational projects.
The RHS administration and Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board are on board and will be assisting in this huge endeavour. SWLSB will be helping with painting costs, electrical updates and some construction work needed, but $55 000 still need to be raised.
The RHS PPO wants to raise funds to purchase furniture that is inviting, comfortable, attractive, and facilitates teamwork, but also provides places to be quiet and focus. In addition to the purchase of furniture, they want to buy high-performance computers, iPads and an audio video recording system. The RHS library will be a place that helps to prepare RHS students for the future.
The Gofundme project title is: Rosemere High School-Library Renovation Project

More than 500,000 vaccines already administered in the Laurentians

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June 22, 2021

More than 500,000 vaccines already administered in the Laurentians

The Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS) des Laurentides announced that the COVID-19 vaccination campaign has passed the milestone of 500,000 doses administered in its territory. Vaccination activities are actively continuing in the ten vaccination centers in the Laurentians as well as at VacciBUS, which crisscrosses the Laurentians.
Since last December, this unprecedented operation for the CISSS des Laurentides requires the
deployment of a large number of resources. From material transport logistics to resources
human, all sectors are involved.
“We are very proud of the work accomplished so far and keep in mind the objective of administering two doses to all eligible Laurentians as soon as possible in order to improve considerably the immune protection of our population. We would like to thank everyone involved in this campaign, which is still actively going on,” said Caroline Chantal, director of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign.
The population of the Laurentians can count on the eight vaccination sites of the CISSS des Laurentides
spread throughout the territory, in addition to the vaccination sites in companies at Airbus and Bell
Textron, the community pharmacies in the region and the mobile vaccination VacciBus which hit
the road on June 19.
The CISSS des Laurentides reminds the population, vaccinated or not, that it is important to
continue to respect the health instructions in place.

The CISSS des Laurentides is launched a mobile application for last-minute doses: NotifVAX

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June 22, 2021

The CISSS des Laurentides is launched a mobile application for last-minute doses: NotifVAX

As part of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign, the Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS ) des Laurentides continues to redouble its efforts and innovate in order to offer various possibilities to the population of the region to receive their dose of vaccine.

It is therefore in this spirit that the brand-new mobile application NotifVAX was developed, in collaboration with the company Ble-Network. In addition to providing the opportunity to anticipate a vaccination appointment by moving quickly to a nearby vaccination site, this free mobile application allows the CISSS des Laurentides to ensure that no vaccine dose is lost.This application, which aims to be anonymous, sends notifications to users, according to:

the selected age group;

the types of vaccines selected;

the choices among the 10 vaccination sites of the territory.

When receiving a notification indicating the availability of a dose, the user will have between 2 and 5 minutes to accept or decline it. Thereafter, the user must go to the vaccination site before the requested time. A delay or non-compliance with the instructions could lead to the cancellation of the appointment which will then be assigned to another person. Note that the NotifVAX application does not use geolocation or mobile phone number. The user is therefore anonymous and not localized. The number of notifications sent depends on the number of last minute doses available on a vaccination site. “We are really proud to have developed this mobile application. This is a first in Quebec! The enthusiasm is present and so far, we have had an excellent response rate with the employees. We are confident that the Laurentians will also respond,” said Caroline Chantal, director of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign.

As of now, the NotifVAX mobile application can be downloaded for free, via the Apple Store or Google Play platforms.

Ticks in urban areas all over Canada

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June 20, 2021

Lyme disease is spread by the bite of infected blacklegged ticks.

No more a danger for avid gardeners and outdoorsmen. The dangerous little bloodsucking parasite is now moving into urban areas. Climate change has caused tick populations to increase accelerating their spread into urban areas throughout Canada, according to scientists.
Cases of Lyme disease from tick bites have increased in the last decade because climate change has impacted the movement and spread of tick populations, causing them to move out of their traditional habitats in forests, along trails and in rural environments, into urban centres.
Health Canada reported 2,636 cases of Lyme disease in 2019 compared to 144 cases in 2009.
Lyme disease is spread by the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. These ticks are often found in and near areas with trees, shrubs, tall grass or piles of leaves. It can cause serious health issues if untreated, but you can take action to reduce your risk. Generally, people are infected through the bite of immature ticks called nymphs that are about the size of a poppy seed. Adult ticks (about the size of a sesame seed) can also transmit Lyme disease. Ticks are very small and their bites are usually painless, so you may not know you’ve been bitten.
According to health Canada, the best way to prevent Lyme disease is to avoid being bitten by a tick. Follow these tips when heading outside in areas where ticks can be found:
Prevention
Wear light coloured long-sleeved shirts and pants.
Tuck your shirt into your pants, and your pants into your socks.
Wear closed-toe shoes.
Use bug spray with DEET or Icaridin (always follow label directions).
Walk on cleared paths or walkways.
You can also wear permethrin-treated clothing, now available in Canada (always follow label directions).
Check
Shower or bathe as soon as possible after being outdoors.
Do a daily full body tick check on yourself, your children, your pets and your gear.
Put your clothes in a dryer on high heat for at least 10 minutes.
What should you do if you’re bitten?
Take action
Use clean fine-point tweezers to immediately remove attached ticks:
Grasp the tick’s head as close to your skin as possible.
Slowly pull it straight out. Try not to twist or squeeze the tick.
If parts of the tick’s mouth break off and remain in your skin, remove them with the tweezers.
If you can’t remove the mouthparts, leave them alone, and let your skin heal.
Wash the bite area with soap and water or alcohol-based sanitizer.
Keep the tick in a closed container and bring it with you if you go see your health care provider.
Contact your health care provider if you’re not feeling well or if you are concerned after being bitten by a tick.
The key is early detection
The identification of Lyme disease in its early stages is very important. In most cases, if caught early, Lyme disease can be treated effectively with antibiotics. Symptoms typically occur 3 to 30 days after you’ve been bitten. They can differ from person to person and could include any of the following:
Rash (sometimes shaped like a bull’s eye), Fever, Chills, Headache, Fatigue, Aching muscles and joints, Swollen lymph nodes
More severe symptoms (experienced weeks to months after a tick bite, if untreated) could include but are not limited to: Severe headaches, Facial paralysis (such as Bell’s palsy), Joint pain, Irregular heart beat, Nervous system disorders (such as dizziness, mental confusion or inability to think clearly, and memory loss, nerve pain, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet)

Pets and Lyme disease
Although pets can’t spread Lyme disease directly to humans, they can carry infected ticks into your home or yard. Regular tick checks and prompt tick removal are just as important for pets as for people. Sore muscles and joints are the most common symptom of Lyme disease in pets. Some animals may develop a fever or fatigue. Talk to your veterinarian about tick prevention or if you think your pet has Lyme disease.

Deux-Montagnes news

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June 20, 2021

Construction on several streets in the coteau district in Deux-Montagnes

The City of Deux-Montagnes announced that roadway repair work and construction of new curbs of streets will be carried out on several streets in the Du Coteau district during the summer. Work begun on Monday June 21 and will end on August 13. This work will be carried out from Monday to Friday between 7 am and 5:30 pm

The work to be carried out is aimed at improving the asphalt pavement and repairing existing street edges or the construction of new edges. The streets targeted by this work are: Larouche, Brunette, Olympia, Place Filiatrault, Place du Coteau,Gamble (the part not completed last summer), Bernard, Lepage, Baudoin, Kennedy and Du Berger

• During the work, only local traffic will be authorized. Road traffic will be maintained at all times, but restricted in both directions.

• On- street parking is prohibited between 7 am and 6 pm throughout the work.

• Residents who have a buried sprinkler system are asked to contact the city to indicate the location of the sprinkler heads located near the street limit and in the intervention strip of the repair work.

Outdoor fires authorized again

The ban on open fires has now been lifted. From now on, residents will be able to use any outdoor fireplace equipped with a fire screen, a fireplace and a sturdy cover.

Note that only dry wood can be used in the fireplace. In addition, the smoke should not harm the neighbors. It is the user’s responsibility to avoid any harm to their neighbors.

Rosemère supporting local businesses

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June 20, 2021

In order to promote buying local and thereby support the region’s economic re-start, the City of Rosemère is offering a free page of advertising to local businesses on its territory on the fourth page of the June, August, October and December editions of Rosemère News, the City’s municipal newsmagazine. This initiative—entirely funded by Rosemère in the amount of $12,000—is providing local businesses with an opportunity for visibility in all Rosemère households.

Selected by random draw, six businesses will be promoted in this way through each edition. This initiative is in addition to the Business Community section of Rosemère News, a section dedicated to the businesses and commercial establishments participating in the Rosemère is my business campaign, in collaboration with the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie Thérèse-De Blainville (CCITB) and its Aile des gens d’affaires de Rosemère (AGAR). To be eligible for this new opportunity, commercial establishments must be located in Rosemère and have, on hand, their valid permit to operate in the City. Interested and eligible commercial establishments must register by filling out an online form when the contest is announced in AGAR’s monthly newsletter.

This new advertising showcase is stepping up the actions that Rosemère is putting in place to support its businesses that did not have an easy time during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the decree of 0% interest rate on unpaid tax bills in 2020, and until July 5 in 2021 for merchants, the City took part in the #onvousattend advertising campaign when commercial establishments reopened in June 2020.

Lastly, the purchase voucher campaign in November 2020, just before the holiday season was an overwhelming success. This participatory fund-raising campaign injected some $30,000 into the local economy. Through the Town’s financial support, residents purchased vouchers at participating commercial establishments for $20 and the Town topped up the vouchers by 50%, adding $10 more. In just a few days’ time, all 1,000 vouchers were snapped up!

“More than ever, our businesses need us! They are run by passionate, committed, proud people. Take the time to rediscover them this summer. Not only will you make great discoveries and original finds, but this will have a positive impact on the community as a whole,” stated Eric Westram, Mayor of Rosemère.

About the CCITB and AGAR

The Chambre de commerce et d’industrie Thérèse-De Blainville (CCITB) is a dynamic organization that accompanies and supports business leaders, managers and employees committed to their development and that of their businesses. In operation for the past 35 years, it is the preferred choice for businesses in the region by offering benefits based on human development and business growth in order to build collective and sustainable business relations. As for the Aile des gens d’affaires de Rosemère (AGAR), it is a local wing dedicated exclusively to Rosemère-based business people. The privileged ties it develops allow business people to build positive relations in the community, to contribute to the development of promising collective projects and to participate in the community’s strategic decisions.

The VacciBUS Laurentides will crisscross the Laurentians region as of June 19

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June 20, 2021

The VacciBUS Laurentides will crisscross the Laurentians region as of June 19

The Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie, Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration and Minister responsible for the Laurentians region, Nadine Girault, on behalf of the Minister of Health and Social Services, Christian Dubé, launched VacciBUS Laurentides.

The VacciBUS, an initiative of the Laurentian Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS) in partnership with exo, is a bus that has been specially designed to take the form of a walk-in mobile vaccination unit. It will accommodate people from the Laurentians region as of June 19, for the entire summer period. Funded in equal parts by exo and the CISSS des Laurentides, it will be able to administer between 150 and 250 doses per day. Its mobility will allow it to go directly to meet the populations present in various popular places or in municipalities where there is a low vaccination rate.

VacciBUS relies on a team of around twenty professionals who will be present in various events and busy places or even in a municipality in order to facilitate access to vaccination.

Vaccination will be done as easily and quickly as in a traditional vaccination site, but this time, the vaccination will be done in the mobile unit where four to six people can be vaccinated at a time.

It will be possible to receive either a first or a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, always depending on the dose allocations available.

“The VacciBUS Laurentides is an initiative that is both simple and effective, and above all well suited to the reality of the population in this coming summer season. The population of the Laurentians will thus have an additional option to receive a dose of vaccine against COVID-19, in a nearby location. Initiatives such as this are crucial in the field, and I am always very happy to see the efforts of teams and partners to succeed in offering vaccination to as many people as possible ” said Christian Dubé, Minister of Health and Social Services

” I am very proud that the CISSS teams have opted for this flexible and efficient initiative to reach the people of our region. I thank them for their inventiveness and their commitment. I would also like to thank the organization exo for their essential contribution to the realization of this project. This solution will allow us to increase the number of people vaccinated each day. This is how we can get back to a more normal life, and the sooner the better for our entire community ” emphasized Nadine Girault, Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie, Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration and Minister responsible for the Laurentians region

” Exo’s participation in VacciBUS, set up by the CISSS Laurentides, is a source of pride for exo since it is a project that will have a significant impact on the population of the Laurentians. It is also an opportunity to reaffirm our role of partner with the communities we serve” finally added Sylvain Yelle, general manager of exo

North Shore News 17-25

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June 18, 2021

The current issue of The North Shore News volume 17-25 published June 18th, 2021.
Covering North Shore local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
(Click HERE to read the paper.)

Front page of The North Shore News. — Front page of The North Shore News, June 18th, 2021 issue.

Rosemère greener than ever!

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June 14, 2021

Acquisition of 13.2 Hectares to Protect the Grand Coteau Forest

For conservation purposes, the City of Rosemère has officially acquired 13.2 hectares of mature woodlands with high ecological value in the Grand Coteau forest.

A grant of $1,063,650.33 from the Government of Québec and the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM), in equal parts made this new green step possible. This acquisition will allow the consolidation of the vast Grand Coteau forest corridor, which constitutes a green infrastructure that extends from the agricultural plains of Mirabel in the west to the Assomption peat bogs in the east.

The City of Rosemère was able to acquire this green space, which will therefore be forever preserved and protected from any real estate development at a cost of $1,693,582. These 13.2 hectares represent the acquisition of five privately-owned lots with talks ongoing for the City’s acquisition of two additional lots, totalling approximately seven hectares.

The Grand Coteau forest is a true jewel with high ecological and environmental potential. It is a mature forest with close to 120 plant species, several waterways, a great diversity of wildlife and some large trees whose majestic size betrays their venerable age (150-200 years). In addition to being a wonderful place to observe a good number of rare species, the site provides habitats for several threatened species.

In a few years’ time, marked trails will be developed in the forest and will create ecological connectivity with the natural environments of the forest corridor. This acquisition is perfectly in line with the draft Urban Plan that Rosemère presented to its residents in early 2021. This plan focuses on the conservation of green spaces and improvements to the residents’ quality of life to make Rosemère a sustainable and innovative town.

“The acquisition of these lots within the blue-green infrastructure is making it possible to increase the number of protected spaces on Greater Montréal territory. The Grand Coteau forest provides a rich environment that is home to a diverse range of wildlife and plant life. Its conservation comes as excellent news. The Québec government, in collaboration with the CMM, is proud to have supported the Town of Rosemère for this project, which will benefit the entire territory as well as the residents of today and tomorrow,” mentioned Chantal Rouleau, Minister of Transport and Minister responsible for the Metropolis and the Montréal region.

“The Grand Coteau forest features abundant, diversified vegetation as well as a vast network of natural habitats. This significant component of Greater Montreal’s blue-green infrastructure and the Grand Coteau forest corridor is essential to the region’s ecological balance,” emphasized Valérie Plante, Mayor of Montreal and Chair of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal. “It is with projects like this one that we will be able to preserve the collective wealth of our natural environments and achieve our metropolitan objective of protecting 17% of the territory. I congratulate and thank the Town of Rosemère for its efforts in this regard!”

None was more excited for this purchase than the mayor of Rosemère. The Green Rosemère was part of his teams mandate and it seems that concrete steps are taken to fulfill that promise. “The Town of Rosemère is once again taking action to pursue its vision of preserving its green spaces with high ecological potential. It is therefore our duty to protect this treasure trove of biodiversity that the Grand Coteau forest truly is. We are not the only ones to say so, as the independent firm Nature-Action Québec, in its analysis of the ecological potential of the territory, described the Grand Coteau forest area as being a ‘real nature reserve that is already home to a very rich and diversified wild life and plant life’. We are extremely proud that our efforts are proving successful and allowing us to protect our natural heritage,” stated Eric Westram.

About Greater Montréal’s blue-green infrastructure

The blue-green infrastructure is a recreational and tourism network that protects and enhances the natural environments, landscapes and built heritage of Greater Montréal for the benefit of its residents. Financed by the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal, the Government of Québec and the municipalities, the many projects within this infrastructure promote active and public transportation and contribute to maintaining biodiversity, mitigating the impacts of climate change, improving residents’ quality of life and enhancing the attractiveness of the Greater Montréal area.

Road Safety Awareness Campaign

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June 14, 2021

“We’re all part of the solution!” said Eric Westram, Mayor of Rosemère.

The Thérèse-De Blainville RCM, in collaboration with the municipalities of Boisbriand, Blainville, Bois-Des-Filion, Lorraine, Rosemère, Sainte-Anne-Des-Plaines and Sainte-Thérèse, the Régie intermunicipale de police Thérèse-De Blainville (RIPTB) as well as Terrebonne’s and Blainville’s Service de police, is launching the third and final phase of the road safety awareness campaign #ShareTheRoad. This campaign aims to protect vulnerable road users in terms of road safety, by raising awareness—more specifically—on sharing the road.

“Drivers’ road safety remains a key objective for the Thérèse-De Blainville RCM. Phase 3 of the #ShareTheRoad “SLOW DOWN” awareness campaign is part of the continued efforts to make the various road users aware of slowing down, sharing, showing patience and being civic-minded in order to collectively improve the safety record of our MRC territory,” pointed out Kamal El-Batal, director general and secretary-treasurer of the Thérèse-De Blainville RCM.

The final phase of the campaign will take place June 11 – July 11 under the theme “SLOW DOWN” and is geared towards motorcyclists and motorists. Awareness will be raised mainly through an animated video clip shared on social networks. Moreover, posters with the campaign’s colours and images will be displayed in municipalities and stickers will be distributed by police officers during awareness operations.

“We know that speed still injures or kills far too many people on the road. That’s why we are insisting on this message so that motorists adopt more cautious driving habits, slow down and follow the signs in force,” added Richard Perreault, warden of the Thérèse-De Blainville RCM.

“With the return of the warm weather, sharing the road is crucial to the safety of all road users. Slow down to make our neighbourhoods safer. Whether you’re biking, walking, riding a motorcycle or driving a car, let’s be courteous. We’re all part of the solution!” said Eric Westram, Mayor of Rosemère.

According to the SAAQ, speeding is one of the main causes of accidents in Québec. Every year, on average, speeding was the cause of 32% of deaths, 28% of serious injuries and 18% of minor between 2015 and 2019. It is important to remember that even an excellent driver, with an excellent vehicle, can’t escape the laws of physics. When speed increases, the risk of being involved in an accident increases as well, and so does the severity of the accident.

This campaign is made possible through the financial assistance program of the Ministère des Transports du Québec’s Fonds de la sécurité routière.